Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the coast with these easy-to-make shrimp tacos. Nestled in warm tortillas, succulent shrimp are paired with fresh toppings like zesty lime, creamy avocado, and crunchy cabbage. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Toss with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in an oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by layering sautéed shrimp, shredded cabbage, and avocado slices on warm tortillas.
- Drizzle lime juice over the top and add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 200mg